The months ahead are characterised by the dreariness of the boatless period. The boat has been winterised, minor repairs have been carried out and quite a few boaters are starting to plan their cruises for the next season, at least in their minds. Anyone looking for a quiet and unspoilt German sailing area should take a look at the Peene report by our travel editor Jill Grigoleit. She explored one of Germany's most pristine rivers by charter boat from Neukalen to the mouth and onwards via the Achterwasser to the popular holiday island of Usedom - a trip of contrasts that covers many facets of a successful boating holiday in local waters.
Although the boat is somewhat out of sight in winter, every owner wants to know whether everything is OK on board. For this purpose, there are various apps for remote monitoring, of which we present different versions. Using a mobile phone, you can take a virtual look at the boat from your sofa at home. The range extends from simple versions that can be used to check the charge status of the on-board batteries, for example, to more complex applications that can be used to switch devices such as the heating on or off. Technology expert Hauke Schmidt explains what works, what makes sense and which devices you need.
In the second part of our seasickness series, things get medical. Our authors Dr Stefanie Kamke and circumnavigator Sönke Roever explain whether ginger tea, plasters behind the ear, travel tablets or simply vitamin C are the solution to all ills.
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These are the topics in BOOTE 12/25:
Magazine
Timberjet: electric jet ski made of precious wood. Will the "Red Sand" lighthouse remain in place? Houseboat holiday merger.
20 years of help at sea
Europe's largest nautical breakdown service Sea Help celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Revolution in yacht law?
The Yachting Court of Arbitration is intended to make court proceedings superfluous.
Vladi's paradises
Hamburg estate agent Farhad Vladi has private islands of all kinds in his portfolio.
Reeds and beach chair
The Peene: charter cruise on one of Germany's most pristine rivers from Neukalen to Usedom.
Dreaming Down Under
Australia's Whitsunday Islands lie under the protection of the Great Barrier Reef. A subtropical dream, at least above water.
The right choice of means
Part 2 of our series on seasickness: What relieves the suffering?
Next Level Saxdor
Saxdor 340 GTWA: With this model, the manufacturer is venturing into a new segment. Our test shows where the journey is heading.
Nordic all-rounder
Scandinavian design meets real seaworthiness in the test: Sargo's new 28 Explorer is not a boat for marina posers.
The nominees
Five categories with five boats each: These are the nominated models for the European Powerboat Award 2026.
Trust is good ...
Keep an eye on the boat at home with remote monitoring systems. 15 solutions.
Time to give
Maritime book novelties for the cruise-free time and current calendars for 2026.
Reader photo competition
These are the winners and their motifs from this year's photo competition.
Boot & Fun invites you
Trade fair preview: At the end of November, everything in Berlin will revolve around water sports.
